Krazy Kup is putting the community’s knowledge of the Happiest Place on Earth to the test next weekend with a Disney Trivia Night.
The free event is open to 20 competitors, who will be broken down into teams of two, and will cover everything from park trivia to movie and television show facts to behind the scenes details.
“Everything is on the table,” Kameron Athey, host of the event, said. “All the way back to the first Disney feature-length film in 1937 to the current live-action and animated movies, it’s all fair game. If you’re really familiar with the traditional shows and park knowledge, you may want to brush up on the current offerings. We’re coming up with some really diverse questions.”
All ages are welcome to attend and Athey said the questions will come in three rounds with increasing difficulty. Round one essentially is a warm -up with random questions that are each worth one point. The questions aren’t categorized and set the stage for the rounds to come. Round two will have specific categories and will enter a Jeopardy! inspired format with the team leading in points getting to either pick or pass the category. These questions are worth two points, but there is a multiple choice option if you’re willing to bump the total down to one point each. Stealing is also available to up the ante.
Round three is the final and most difficult round. The categories are preselected and teams no longer will have the opportunity to choose their strongest areas of interest. Each question is worth three points and Athey promised there will be many that dive deep into Disney lore and history.
There will also be Disney inspired treats and drinks at the coffee house throughout the event with breaks between categories for people to have the chance to pop downstairs for refills. The event is expected to run the full two hours and operates on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you’re worried about grabbing a team slot, you can message Krazy Kup on Facebook to reserve your spot prior to the event.
There will be prizes for first, second and third place and also a prize for the winner of the costume contest. Come dressed to the nines in your favorite Disney inspired costume to enter.
Athey has hosted several of Krazy Kup’s events including the Harry Potter Trivia Night, Retro Movie Nights and the Strawberry Showcase event. He said he fell in love with Krazy Kup the moment he walked in the door and enjoys being able to help bring some new and interactive experiences to life in the beloved downtown staple.
Disney just seemed like an organic flow. Its everlasting popularity means it will be a hit for all ages and it’s so extensive there’s no shortage of trivia knowledge to pull from for the competition. Disney also is something Athey said will always hold a special place in his heart.
“I proposed to my wife at Disney,” Athey said. “We were at Magic Kingdom under the castle and right as the fireworks started I proposed. It was definitely something we will both remember for the rest of our lives… Disney is such a big part of my life it really has made this a lot of fun.”
Frank Trunzo, owner of Krazy Kup, said having unique hosts like Athey partner with the business has helped keep the coffee house constantly evolving. With many new events and experiences on the horizon he invited the public to stay up to date on all of the offerings by following the Krazy Kup social media pages.
“This isn’t a coffee shop, this is a coffee house. We embrace the old world legacy and style and traditions of a traditional coffee house,” Trunzo said. “Coffee houses are where you walk in and see families enjoying a board game together in the back corner and a small group discussing religion outside in the courtyard. You see battle lines drawn and politics being debated among friends and coworkers while they enjoy a hot cup of coffee. Coffee houses are where entertainment and poetry come to life and where the beatniks met and famous people found their sea legs, where they found their microphone and found their opportunity. Anytime you want to know the motto of Krazy Kup, just stop outside our door and read our welcome banner.”
Having family friendly events is something Trunzo said the coffee house will always champion. Krazy Kup is known as much for its welcoming atmosphere as it is for its delectable brews and pastries. Over the last few years its added “event mecca” to its repertoire. The Disney-themed trivia only furthers that mission. Listening to Jiminy Cricket won’t be enough to land you the victory so be sure to brush up on your knowledge prior to the event. After all, in the wise words of Quasimodo, “Today is a good day to try.”
If you go
When: 8:33 to 10:33 p.m. Aug. 31
Where: Krazy Kup, 101 E. J. Arden Mays Blvd.
Cost: Free